Dustin Diamond, who was best known for playing Samuel Screech Powers on the TV sitcom Saved by the Bell, died Monday after a battle with cancer. We are saddened to confirm of Dustin Diamond’s passing on Monday, February 1st, 2021 due to carcinoma, his publicist Roger Paul told USA TODAY. He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago. In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system; the only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution. Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful.